While the Bush campaign has worked hard to portray John Kerry as a “flip-flopper”, it has built up a contrasting image for the president as a constant, stalwart, committed man guided by the strength of his never-changing convictions. Oh, and on his ability to win the war on terror. Let’s take a look at that unwavering leadership, shall we?
While the Bush campaign has worked hard to portray John Kerry as a “flip-flopper”, it has built up a contrasting image for the president as a constant, stalwart, committed man guided by the strength of his never-changing convictions. Oh, and on his ability to win the war on terror. Let’s take a look at that unwavering leadership, shall we?
"And win we must--we have no choice, we can’t relent . . . we’re going to win."
- September 26, 2001 address to the CIA
"We will win this war"
- January 29, 2002 State of the Union address
"we’re winning the war on terror"
- February 14, 2003 address to the FBI
"We have a clear vision on how to win the war on terror and bring peace to the world."
- July 30, 2004 campaign speech in Springfield, Missouri
"I don’t think you can win it"
- August 28, 2004 interview with Mat Lauer
”. . . we will win."
- August 31, 2004 campaign speech in Nashville
Whoa! Wait a minute! What happened there on August 28? Was Preznit Bush experiencing what recovering alcoholics call a “moment of clarity”? And then why did he backtrack a few days later? Hmm....
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BUSH: Hello, this is the President.
CHENEY: Lieutenant Bush?
BUSH: Wha?
CHENEY: Lieutenant George Bush?
BUSH: Yes?
CHENEY: Lieutenant George Walker Bush?
BUSH: Yes. *grins blankly*.
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BUSH COMES FROM BEHIND TO WIN FLIP-FLOP OLYMPICS
